Novi Woods Elementary School

Novi Woods Elementary School is located at 25195 Taft Rd in Novi, within a vibrant suburban setting of the Novi Community School District. They serve students from grades K-4 and enrolls approximately 518 students with a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. 83% of students are proficient in math and 72% meet or exceed grade-level reading benchmarks, placing the school among the very top performers in the state. The student population is made up of 47% of female students and 53% of male students. The school fosters a caring and academically driven environment where teachers collaborate across teams, integrate support staff and offer rich learning opportunities in art, music and technology.

Novi Woods was recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School in 2015 and currently ranks among the top 5% of all Michigan elementary schools for academic performance. Parents praise Novi Woods Elementary's excellent faculties, active community involvement and steady expansion all of which have helped them to recognize themselves as one of the top elementary schools in Michigan.

Novi Woods Elementary School conducted Walk to School Day, promoting health, community spirit, and environmental awareness among students and families.

Q1. What academic standards does Novi Woods Elementary School follow?

Ans. Novi Woods aligns its curriculum with the Michigan State Standards, which have evolved to ensure that students are career- and college-ready, emphasizing high-quality learning and modern educational practices.

Q2. What safety drills are conducted at Novi Woods Elementary School?

Ans. For the 2025–2026 school year, the school will conduct five fire drills, two tornado/severe weather drills, and four lockdown/ALICE drills to maintain a safe and prepared learning environment.

Q3. What changes are being made to CARE registration for the new school year?

Ans. Starting in 2025–2026, CARE registration will move to a new online platform called ARUX, streamlining the registration process for families.

Q4. What should parents know about administering medication during school hours?

Ans. Parents must complete the Medication Administration Form, signed by both the prescriber and parent/guardian, if their child requires medication while at school.

Q5. What learning resources are available for students at Novi Woods Elementary School?

Ans. Novi Woods provides grade-level learning resources in addition to those on Ms. Philka’s Media Clever page. Families are encouraged to use Clever to access all media-related educational materials.